WITH the Surf Coast Senior Women\u2019s team having the week off due to a catch-up round, all focus turned to the Senior Men\u2019s team in their quest to maintain their spot at the top of the State League 4 standings.<\/p>\n
The Men\u2019s Senior team recorded a tough come from behind 2-1 win over second last placed Melbourne City at Banyul Warri Reserve on Saturday.<\/p>\n
With the visitors leading 1-0 and with just five minutes to go, it appeared as though the upset of the season was about to take place. An 85th minute penalty conversion by Jordan Swaney, however, sparked hope for the home side.<\/p>\n
An own goal just three minutes later miraculously saved Surf Coast\u2019s season as an extremely lucky home side ran out narrow winners by the barest of margins.<\/p>\n
This weekend, the Coasters turn their attention to the much hyped local derby when they travel to Batesford to tackle fourth placed Bell Park in Round 15 action.<\/p>\n
Surf Coast assistant coach Rob Casha is wary of Saturday\u2019s opposition warning his team to not take the Round 15 clash lightly.<\/p>\n
\u201cBell Park is always a tough encounter, especially as it\u2019s a derby. They\u2019ve changed coaches recently, so their players are still out to impress their new boss and they\u2019ll be at home. They lost last week and will be on the rebound, so they\u2019ll certainly be up for it,\u201d Casha said.<\/p>\n
Kick off at the Bell Park Sports Club is scheduled for 3pm.<\/p>\n
WOMEN\u2019S SENIOR TEAM<\/p>\n
THE WOMEN\u2019S Senior team is the outright leader in Gelong Region Women\u2019s Division 2 at the half way point in the season, three points clear of second placed North Geelong.<\/p>\n
Following last week\u2019s break, the Coasters return to the field this Saturday when they host second last placed Breakwater Eagles at Banyul Warri Reserve.<\/p>\n
Just like the Men\u2019s team, Women\u2019s team head coach Mariela Pocklington is adopting a cautiousapproach heading into Saturday\u2019s clash with the lowly opposition.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are always wary of coming up against teams who may not be winning games on a regular basis as they are hardest teams to beat. This Saturday\u2019s game against Breakwater will be no exception,\u201d Pocklington said.<\/p>\n
Kaela Witkowski has been in stunning form this year, netting a total of 19 goals to lead the Division 2 goalscorers\u2019 chart. She will be keen to add to her season\u2019s tally on Saturday. Kick off at Banyul Warri Reserve is scheduled for 3pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WITH the Surf Coast Senior Women\u2019s team having the week off due to a catch-up round, all focus turned to the Senior Men\u2019s team in their quest to maintain their spot at the top of the State League 4 standings. The Men\u2019s Senior team recorded a tough come from behind 2-1 win over second last […]<\/p>\n